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India's defence buying spree continues; two more AWACS aircraft to come

India's two enemies Pakistan and China are well ahead in terms of possessing number of AWACS.

Aug 27, 2020

Trevor Noah takes a dig at Trump in a full page NYT ad

Trevor Noah trolling President Trump went a whole new level as the Comedy Central night show host took out full-page mock legal ads in leading newspapers.

Aug 27, 2020

Germany tattoo addict gets ears removed, body transformed for Rs 5.85 lakh

The 39-year-old artist named Sandro is popularly known as 'Mr Skull Face' on the social media.

Aug 27, 2020

Bengaluru: KSRTC finds use for old buses in city, launches 'Sthree toilet'

Taking 'reusing' and 'recycling' seriously, the KSRTC has launched its very own 'Sthree toilet' at the Majestic in Bengaluru by turning one of its old buses into one.

Aug 27, 2020

In bailable atrocity offences, it's not mandatory to hear victim for bail: Gujarat HC

It is not mandatory for the court to give opportunity of hearing the victim or dependent when a person is accused of committing only a bailable offence.

Aug 27, 2020

No stay on income tax proceedings against Cong chief DK Shivakumar, says SC; IT to file reply

The Supreme Court bench refused a stay on the income tax evasion case against Congress chief DK Shivakumar, the bench has asked the IT department to file a reply.

Aug 27, 2020

Go topless on French beaches; don't mind the police

Two French officers were schooled for telling topless sunbathing women at beach to cover their breasts.

Aug 27, 2020

Crude oil or cooking oil? For some US refiners, it's now a choice

Refiners have always produced fuel using crude oil. Now some are using grease.

Aug 27, 2020

SC refuses Muharram processions this year: 'Community may be targetted for spread of virus'

This year due to COVID-19, there will be no Muharram processions in the country. The Supreme Court has refused permission to hold processions, citing the threat of the community being 'targeted' for the spread of the virus.

Aug 27, 2020

Coronavirus has hit isolated tribes in Andaman and Nicobar islands | Details here

Two of them have reportedly been admitted to hospital, while the remaining have been quarantined in a care centre.

Aug 27, 2020

Eyes gouged, body mutilated: 10-year-old deaf and mute raped, murdered in Haryana

With an increase in inhuman and heinous rape cases in the country, another incident surfaced in Haryana. A 10-year-old was kidnapped from her house in Haryana's Hodal near Palwal, raped and murdered brutally.

Aug 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana at 150mph; causes catastrophic damage

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Louisiana at 150mph, causing catastrophic damage along the US Gulf Coast.

Aug 27, 2020

Kashmir rain update: Flood alert sounded in Sopore, moderate rain for next 12 hrs

J&K administration asked beat officers to remain vigilant and have an advance inspection of their jurisdiction especially vulnerable spots.

Aug 27, 2020

Bengaluru: BMRCL conducts first trial run of Phase II namma metro stretch; CM says normalcy will return soon

The Bengaluru metro hasn't yet opened amid the Karnataka government's unlock mission. As the BMRCL waits for the centre to give them the go-ahead, the first trial run of the Phase II 72.1 km stretch at Yelachenahalli took place today.

Aug 27, 2020

UPSC Jihad: Silence of Indian bureaucrats questioned as Muslim colleagues targetted

Hate speech has become a pressing issue for India in recent times. Hate speech in the media is a larger concern nobody has found how to combat so far. In a new debate, 'UPSC Jihad' is being claimed a media outlet.

Aug 27, 2020